American economist Jeffrey Sachs called Trump's tariff decision on India the biggest mistake in American foreign policy. He said that this step has damaged US-India relations and given the BRICS countries a chance to unite.
Trump Tariff: US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on India has stirred up international politics and economics. Renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University has called this decision the biggest strategic mistake in American foreign policy. He said that this step is not only harmful to US-India relations but also has a profound impact on the global diplomatic balance.
Sachs believes that the way the Trump administration imposed a 25% penalty tariff has weakened America's relations not only with India but also with many other countries. He called it the "most foolish and destructive step" in American foreign policy.
Opportunity to unite BRICS countries
Sachs said that this decision of the Trump administration gave Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, i.e., the BRICS countries, a great opportunity to come together. Within 24 to 48 hours of the tariffs being imposed, communication between these countries intensified. This has deeply hurt America's strategic interests and strengthened the BRICS countries more than ever before.
Sachs sarcastically said that President Trump will be remembered in history as the person who inadvertently played a key role in uniting the BRICS countries. This decision reflects the failure of America's strategic thinking and shows that economic decisions were taken without understanding the long-term consequences.
Direct attack on American leaders
During the interview, Jeffrey Sachs also launched a scathing attack on American leaders. He even called Senator Lindsey Graham "the worst and most foolish senator" in America. He termed Trump's former trade advisor Peter Navarro "incompetent."
Sachs alleged that advisors like Navarro not only weakened American foreign policy but also damaged America's credibility around the world. He said that such people do not consider the long-term consequences when making policies and only prioritize short-term political gains.
Profound impact on India-US relations
Sachs warned that the impact of these tariffs will last for a long time. India, which could have become an important strategic and diplomatic partner of the US, will now think many times before trusting America because of this step.
He said that Indians have now learned the lesson that America cannot be trusted blindly. Even if the tariffs are removed tomorrow, America's image will not remain the same in India's mind. This decision will create a lack of trust in India-US relations, which may take years to fill.
Impact on global diplomatic balance
Sachs says that America's decision has weakened the credibility of American foreign policy not only in India but also around the world. Through steps like tariffs, America may lose its old partners and give countries like China and Russia a chance to win them over.
He said that what the Trump administration did will have an impact not only at the economic level but also at the diplomatic level. America's credibility as a reliable ally has fallen, and this may lead many countries to turn to alternative partnerships. No positive outcome has been achieved from the tariffs. It has neither helped in bringing any country to the negotiating table nor has it benefited America's economic interests.
